Data protection

As of May 2018

I. Name and address of the person responsible The person responsible for the purposes of the Data Protection Regulation and other national data protection laws of the Member States as well as other data protection regulations is: AKO Armaturen & Separationstechnik GmbH Adam-Opel-Straße 5 65468 Trebur-Astheim Germany +49 6147 91590ako@jiaguanfa.cnwww.jiaguanfa.cn

III. Rights of the person concerned When your personal data is processed, you are subsequently a “person concerned” and have the following rights vis-à-vis the person responsible:

1. Right to information You may ask the person responsible to confirm whether your personal data is processed by us. If such processing is available, you can request the following information from the person responsible: (1) the purpose for which the personal data is processed; (2) the categories of personal data being processed; (3) the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data relating to you have been disclosed or are still being disclosed; (4) the planned duration of the storage of your personal data or, if specific information is not available, criteria for determining the duration of storage; (5) the existence of a right to rectification or erasure of personal data concerning you, a right to restriction of processing by the data controller or a right to object to such processing; (6) the existence of a right of appeal to a supervisory authority; (7) all available information on the source of the data if the personal data is not collected from the data subject; (8) the existence of automated decision-making including profiling under Article 22 (1) and (4) the GDPR and, in certain cases, meaningful information about the data processing system involved, and the scope and intended result of such processing on the data subject. You have the right to request information on whether your personal information will be transmitted to a third-party country or an international organization. Given that this applies, you can then request for the appropriate guarantees in accordance with sec. 46 GDPR in connection with the transfer.

2. Right to rectification You have a right to rectification and / or completion to the data controller, if the personal data you process is incorrect or incomplete. The responsible person must make the correction without delay.

3. Right to the restriction of processing You may request the restriction of the processing of your personal data under the following conditions: (1) if you challenge the accuracy of your personal information within a period of time that enables the data controller to verify the accuracy of your personal information; (2) the processing is unlawful, and you refuse the deletion of the personal data and instead demand the restriction of the use of the personal data; (3) the representative no longer needs the personal data for the purpose of processing, but you need it to assert, exercise or defend legal claims; or (4) if you have objected to the processing pursuant to sec. 21 para. 1 GDPR and it is not yet certain whether the legitimate reasons of the person responsible outweigh your reasons. If the processing of personal data concerning you has been restricted, this data may with the exection of data storage only be used with your consent or for the purpose of asserting, exercising or defending legal claims or protecting the rights of another natural or legal person or for reasons of important public interest, interest to the Union, or a Member State. If the limitation of the processing after the abovementioned conditions are restricted, you will be informed by the person in charge before the restriction is lifted.

4. Right to delete a) Obligation to delete If you request from the person responsible to delete your personal data with immediate effect, he/she is required to do so immediately given that one of the following applies: (1) Personal data concerning you is no longer necessary for the purposes for which they were collected or processed. (2) You revoke your consent, to which the processing is allowed pursuant to sec. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a oder sec. 9 para. 2 lit. a GDPR and there is no other legal basis for processing the data (3) According to sec. 21 para. 1 GDPR you object to the processing of the data given that the processing of the data is justified by a legitimate interest, or you object pursuant to sec. 21 para. 2 GDPR. (4) Your personal data have been processed unlawfully. (5) The act of deleting your personal data will invoke a legal obligation under the Union law or the law of the Member States to which the data controller is subject. (6) Your personal data were collected in relation to information business services offered pursuant to sec. 8 para. 1 GDPR erhoben. b) Information to third parties If the person responsible has made your personal data public and has to delete the data pursuant to sec. 17 para. 1 GDPR, he/she shall take appropriate measures, including technical means, to inform data controllers who process the personal data that you have been identified as being affected, that a request has been made to delete all links to such personal data or copies or replications of the personal data, taking into account available technology and implementation costs to execute the process. c) Exceptions The right to delete does not exist if the processing is necessary (1) to exercise the right to freedom of speech and information; (2) to fulfill a legal obligation required by the law of the Union or of the Member States to which the representative is subject, or to perform a task of public interest or in the exercise of public authority delegated to the representative; (3) for reasons of public interest in the field of public health pursuant to sec. 9 para. 2 lit. h and i and sec. 9 para. 3 GDPR; (4) for archival purposes of public interest, scientific or historical research purposes or for statistical purposes pursuant to sec. 89 para. 1 GDPR, to the extent that the law referred to in subparagraph (a) is likely to render impossible or seriously affect the achievement of the objectives of that processing, or (5) to enforce, exercise or defend legal claims.

5. Right to information If you have the right of rectification, deletion or restriction of processing over the data controller, he/she is obliged to notify all recipients to whom your personal data have been disclosed of the correction or deletion of the data or restriction of processing, unless this proves to be impossible or involves a disproportionate effort. You reserve the right to be informed about the recipients of your data by the data controller.

6. Right to Data Portability You have the right to receive your personal data given to the data controller in a structured, standard and machine-readable format. In addition, you have the right to transfer this data to another person without hindrance by the person responsible who was initially given the data, given that (1) the processing is based on a consent in accordance with sec. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR or sec. 9 para. 2 lit. a GDPR or on a contract in accordance with sec. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. b GDPR and (2) the processing is done by automated means. In exercising this right, you also have the right to maintain that your personal data relating to you are transmitted directly from one person to another, insofar as this is technically feasible. Freedoms and rights of other persons shall not be affected. The right to data portability does not apply to the processing of personal data necessary for the performance of a task in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority delegated to the data controller.

7. Right to object Subjective to your situation, you have, at any time, the right to object against the processing of your personal data pursuant to sec. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. e or f GDPR; this also applies to profiling based on these provisions. The data controller will no longer process the personal data concerning you unless he can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for processing that outweigh your interests, rights and freedoms, or the processing is for the purpose of enforcing, exercising or defending legal claims. If the personal data relating to you are processed for direct marketing purposes, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of your personal data in regard to such advertising; this also applies to profiling insofar as it is associated with direct mail. If you object to processing for direct marketing purposes, your personal data will no longer be processed for these purpose. Regardless of Directive 2002/58/EG, you have the option, in the context of the use of information society services, to exercise your right to object to automated procedures that use technical specifications.

8. Right to revoke the data protection consent declaration You have the right to withdraw your data protection declaration at any time. The revocation of consent does not affect the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until the revocation.

9. Automated decision on a case-by-case basis, including profiling You have the right not to subject to a decision based solely on automated processing - including profiling - that will have legal effect or affect you in a similar manner. This does not apply if the decision (1) is required for the conclusion or execution of a contract between you and the data controller, (2) is permitted by the Union or Member State legislation to which the data controller is subject, and where such legislation contains appropriate measures to safeguard your rights and freedoms and legitimate interests, or (3) with your expressed consent. However, these decisions must not be based on special categories of personal data under sec. 9 para. 1 GDPR, unless sec. 9 para. 2 lit. a or g GDPR applies and reasonable measures have been taken to protect the rights and freedoms as well as your legitimate interests. With regard to the cases referred to in (1) and (3), the data controller shall take appropriate measures to uphold your rights and freedoms as well as your legitimate interests, including the right to obtain assistance from the data controller or their representative, to express your opinion on the matter, and to contest the decision.

10. Right to complain to a supervisory authority Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, you shall have the right to complain to a supervisory authority, in the Member State of their residence, place of work or place of alleged infringement, if you believe that the processing of the personal data concerning you violates the GDPR. The supervisory authority to which the complaint has been submitted shall inform the complainant of the status and results of the complaint, including the possibility of a judicial remedy pursuant to sec. 78 GDPR.

IV. General information on data processing

1. Scope of processing personal data In principal, we only process the personal data of our users to the extent necessary in order to provide a functioning website with our content and services. The processing of personal data takes place regularly, and only with the consent of the user in question. Exceptions include cases whereby prior consent could not be obtained and that the processing of the data is, nonetheless, permitted by law.

2. Legal basis for data processing sec. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a EU-GDPR serves as the legal basis to obtain the consent of the data subject for the processing of their data. As for the processing of personal data required for the performance of a contract of which the data subject is party, sec. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. b serves as a legal basis. This also applies to processing operations required to carry our pre-contractual activities. When it is necessary to process personal data in order to fulfil a legal obligation to which our company is subject, sec. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. c GDPR serves as the legal basis. In the event that the interest or well-being of the data subject or any relevant natural person(s) require the processing of personal data, sec. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. d GDPR serves as the legal basis. If the processing of data is necessary to safeguard the legitimate interests of our company or that of a third-party operator, and the fundamental rights and freedoms of the person(s) concerned do not outweigh the interest of the former, sec. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR will serve as a legal basis for the processing of data.

3. Data removal and storage duration The personal data of the data subject will be deleted or blocked as soon as the purpose of storage has been accomplished. In addition, such storage may be provided by the European or national legislator within the EU regulations, law, or other relevant regulations to which the data controller is subject. Blocking or deletion of the data also takes place when the storage period stipulated by the aforementioned standards expires, unless there is a need to prolong the storage of the data for the purpose of concluding or fulfilling the respective contract.

V. Provision of website and creation of log files

1. Description and scope of data processing Each time our website is accessed, our system automatically collects data and relevant information from the computer system of the calling computer.

(1) Browser type and version used (2) The user’s operating system (3) The user’s internet service provider (4) The IP address of the user (5) Date and time of access (6) Web pages from which the user’s system accesses our website (7) Web pages accessed by the user’s system through our website

The data is also stored in the log files of our system. The data is not stored with the user’s other personal data.

3. Purpose of data processing The temporary storage of the IP address by the system is necessary for the delivery of the website to the computer of the user. For this purpose, the user’s IP address must be kept for the duration of the session.

Storage in log files is done to ensure the functionality of the website. In addition, the data is used to optimize the website and to ensure the security of our information technology (IT) systems. In this case, the evaluation of the respective data for marketing purposes does not take place.

4. Duration of storage The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary for the purpose of its collection. The session is complete when the collection of data for the provision of the website is accomplished.

The data stored in log files will only be stored for a period of up to seven days. Prolonged storage is possible when the IP addresses of the users are deleted or alienated, and that the assignment of the calling client is no longer possible.

5. Objections and removal option The collection of data for the provision of the website as well as the storage of data in log files are essential for the operation of the website. Therefore, the user may not object to the aforementioned processes.

VI. Use of cookies

a) Description and scope of data processing Our website uses cookies. Cookies are text files that are stored in the internet browser or the internet browser on the user’s computer system. If a user calls up a website, a cookie can be stored on the user’s operation system. These cookies contain a string of characters that allows the browser to be uniquely identified when the website is reopened. We use cookies to make our website more user-friendly. Some elements of our website require the calling browser to be identified even after a page break. The following data is stored and transmitted in the cookies: (1) Language settings (2) Log-In information

We also use cookies on our website that allow an analysis of the user’s browsing habits. For this purpose, the following data will be transmitted: (1) Entered search terms (2) Frequency of page visits (3) Use of website functions In this case, the data collected will be pseudonymized by technical means. Therefore, an assignment of the data to the calling user is no longer possible. This data will not be stored with that of other personal data by the same user. When accessing our website, users are informed by an information banner about the use of cookies and are referred to this privacy policy. In addition, the users are also informed of their choice to disable the cookies in their browser settings. When accessing our website, the user is informed about the use of cookies and their consent to process their personal data is obtained. The user will also be referred to the privacy policy.

c) Purpose of data processing The purpose of using technically necessary cookies is to simplify the use of websites for users. Some features on our website cannot be offered without the use of cookies. For these features, it is necessary that the browser is recognized even after a page break. We require cookies for the following features: (1) Applying language settings (2) Improve of website and quality In this case, our legitimate interests lie in the processing of personal data in accordance with sec. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR.

d) Duration of storage, objections and removal option Cookies are stored on the computer of the user and are transmitted to us. Therefore, as a user, you have full control over the use of cookies. By changing the settings in your internet browser, you can disable or restrict the transmission of cookies. Cookies that have been saved can be deleted at any time. This may also occur automatically. If cookies are disabled for our website, it may not be possible to use all the features on the website to its full potential.

VII. Newsletter

1. Description and scope of data processing You can subscribe to a free newsletter on our website. The data from the input mask are transmitted to us when the user subscribes for the newsletter.

(1) email adress (2) IP address of the calling computer (3) Date and time of the calling computer To process your data, your consent will be obtained, and you will be referred to this privacy policy.

2. Legal basis for data processing The legal basis for the processing of data after the user has subscribed for the newsletter, and given their consent, is sec. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR.

3. Purpose of data processing The collection of the user’s email address is to deliver the newsletter.

The collection of other personal data during the subscription process serves to prevent the misuse of services or the misuse of the email address provided.

4. Duration of storage The data will be deleted as soon as they have completed their use for the survey. The user’s email address will be saved for the period at which the newsletter is active.

5. Objections and removal option Subscription to the newsletter may be terminated at any time by the user concerned. Each newsletter will include a link that offers this option.

VIII. Contact form and email contact

1. Description and scope of data processing A contact form is available on our website, which may be used for electronic communication. If the user chooses this method of communication, the data entered in the input mask will be transmitted to us and saved. When the message is being sent, the following data will be stored: (1) email address (2) name (3) surname (4) adress (5) contact number (6) company (7) country (8) webseite (9) valve type, nominal diameter, qunatity (10) notes (11) IP adress of the calling computer

For the purpose of dispatch operations, you are referred to this privacy policy and your consent is obtained for the processing of your personal data. Alternatively, contact via email can also be made, in which case, the user’s personal data transmitted via email will be stored. For this purpose, your personal data will not be disclosed to third parties. The data will be used exclusively for the purpose of processing the conversation.

2. Legal basis for data processing With the consent of the user, the legal basis for the processing of their data is pursuant to sec. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR. The legal basis for the processing of data transmitted in the course of sending an email is sec. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR. If the contact via email is made for the conclusion of a contract, sec. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. b GDPR also applies.

3. Purpose of data processing The processing of personal data obtained from the input mask serves only to process the contact that has been established. If contact is made via email, the legitimate interest of processing the data will be considered. Other personal data transmitted during the dispatch process is only processed to prevent the misuse of the contact form and to ensure the security of our information technology (IT) systems.

4. Duration of storage The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary for the purpose of its collection. As for the data collected from the input mask or contact form, as well as those retrieved via email, the data will be deleted when the conversation with the user has ended. The conversation is considered done when it can be inferred from the content of the conversation that the relevant topics discussed have been clarified. The additional personal data collected during the dispatch process will be deleted after a period of seven days at most.

5. Objections and removal possibility The user may, at any time, revoke their consent to the processing of their personal data. If the user contacts us via email, they may object to the storage of their personal data at any time. In this case, the conversation cannot continue. All personal information stored in the course of communication with the user will hence be deleted.

IX. Plugins

Use of Google AdWords

1. Scope of personal data processing We use Google AdWords by Google Inc., 1600 Amphiteatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, United States. This is an online advertising program that uses conversion tracking. When you receive a Google Ad on our website. Google AdWords places a cookie on your computer. Each Google AdWords customer will be assigned a different cookie.

3. Purpose of data processing We only receive information on the total number of users who respond to our ad(s). No other information will be shared with us that allows us to identify you. The use of Google AdWords is not to enable traceability.

1. Scope of personal data processing We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc., 1600 Amphiteatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, United States ("Google"). Google Analytics uses so-called "cookies", text files that are stored on your computer that allow an analysis of your use of the website. The information generated by the cookie on your use of this website is transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. However, if IP anonymization is activated on this website, your IP address will be abbreviated by Google beforehand within member states of the European Union or other parties to the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Only in specific cases will the full IP address be sent to a Google server in the US and abbreviated there. IP anonymization is active on this website. On behalf of the operator of this website, Google will use this information to evaluate your use of this website, compile reports on website activity, and provide other services related to website activity and internet usage. The IP address provided by Google Analytics as part of Google Analytics will not be merged with other Google data. You can prevent the storage of cookies by changing the settings on your browser software. However, by preventing the storage of cookies, you may not be able to use all the functions on our website to its full potential.

3. Purpose of data processing The purpose of processing personal data is to optimize the approach towards a target group which expresses their initial interest by making their first page visit.

4. Duration of storage Advertising data in server logs are anonymized by deleting parts of the Google IP address and cookie information after 9 and 18 months.

5. Objections and removal option In addition, you may prevent the collection of data generated by the cookie, data related to your use of the website (including your IP address), as well as the processing of the respective data by Google by downloading and installing the browser plug-in available at the following link:http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en. For more information, kindly refer to the following link: https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/ .

Use of Google Maps Plug-in

1. Scope of personal data processing We use the Google Maps online map service by Google Inc., 1600 Amphiteatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, United States. By using Google Maps on our website, your IP address and addresses entered in the route plan are transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. By using our website, you agree to the processing of your data collected by Google Maps.

1. Extent of personal data processing We use the reCaptcha service of Google LLC Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. The query includes the sending of the IP address of the terminal being used, the website you visit and on which the captcha is integrated, the date and duration of the visit, the recognition of the data browser and the type of operating system used, the Google account, if you are logged in, mouse movements on the reCaptcha surface, as well as tasks where you need to identify images. For this purpose, the data will be transmitted to Google and will continue to be used by Google for examination. With this data, it can be determined whether you are human or a computer. By using reCaptcha, you agree that the identification you provide will be used to digitize your previous activities. However, if IP anonymisation has been activated on this website, your IP address will be abbreviated by google beforehand within member states of the European Union or other parties in accordance with the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Only in special cases will the full IP address be sent to a Google server in the US and abbreviated there. Google will use this information on behalf of the operator of this website to evaluate your use of this service. The IP address sent by your browser during the use of reCaptcha will not be merged with other data stored by Google. This data is subject to another privacy policy of Google.

1. Extent of processing Google Webfonts (http://www.google.com/webfonts/) are used to improve the aesthetic display of information on this website. To achieve functionality, the webfonts are transferred when the page is called up into the cache of the browser. If the browser does not support Google Webfonts or if the browser prohibits access, the text will be displayed in a standard font. When the page is being accessed, no cookies will be stored on the user’s browser. Data submitted in connection with the pageview are sent to resource-specific domains such as fonts.googleapis.com or fonts.gstatic.com. You will not be associated with any information collected or used in connection with the simultaneous use of authenticated services such as Gmail. In addition, the IP address found in the browser used by the visitor of the website will be stored by Google.

2. Legal basis for the processing of personal data The legal basis for the processing of personal data is in accordance with Art. 6 Para.1 lit. f GDPR. The efficient functionality of the website is deemed a legitimate interest.

3. Purpose of data processing The use of Google Webfonts is necessary to ensure that your browser can effectively present the aesthetic quality of the website’s text-related content. If your browser does not support this feature, a default font will be used for your viewing.

4. Duration of storage We do not have information on the duration of data storage at our processors.

5. Objections and removal option You may arrange for your browser not to download fonts from the Google servers (e.g. by installing add-ons such as NoScript or Ghostery for Firefox). If your browser does not support Google Fonts, of if you prevent Google servers to function on your browser, the text will be displayed in the system’s default font.

Mailchimp

1. Extent of personal data processing To send our newsletters, we use the mail provider “MailChimp” by The Rocket Science Group, LLC, 512 Means Street, Suite 404, Atlanta, GA 30318 (“Rocket”). Rocket has signed the Safe Harbor Agreement, a privacy agreement between the European Union and The United States, on July 22, 2008. The data stored from the user’s subscription will be transmitted to and stored by Rocket. The aforementioned data will not be shared with any third-party operators. After completing the subscription process, Mailchimp will deliver an email confirming the said registration. Besides that, Mailchimp offers various options on how to open and use the newsletters (e.g. the number of recipients of an email, whether an email has been rejected, and if users unsubscribe from the newsletter list after receiving an email). Mailchimp also uses the Google Analytics “analytics tool” by Google Inc. and may include the data in the newsletters. Further details on Google Analytics can be found in this privacy policy under the subtopic “Google Analytics”.

2. Legal basis for the processing of personal data The legal basis for processing personal data is pursuant to Art. 6 para. S.1 lit. a GDPR.

3. Purpose of data processing The personal data collected during the subscription process will be only be used to send our newsletters, invitation to events, and, if you are already our customer, customer mail. In addition, if necessary for the operation of the newsletter service or subscription, subscribers of the newsletter may also receive notifications by mail. Such cases include changes that are made to the newsletter or if technical changes occur whereby delivery by post becomes necessary.

4. Duration of storage We do not have any information on the duration of the data storage. However, the processor is subject to the US/EU Privacy Shield which it undertakes to comply fully with the German data protection laws.

5. Objections and removal option You may revoke your consent to the storage of your personal data, and to receiving newsletters at any time by sending an email revoking your consent to newsletter@ako-armaturen.de or by clicking the link provided in the newsletters you receive.

This Data Protection Policy was created with the assistance of DataGuard.

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